09 Street Bob needs an engine rebuild!
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
From:
I'd trust my service manager. I'd buy the upgrade parts I want, be it big bore, cams, head work, Timken bearing upgrade, Torrington bearing upgrade, SE Compensator upgrade, Tru and weld the crank, ....you name it. Now is the time to blow the works since it's going down to changing the cases.
Pull out the credit card if you have to but don't sweat the H-D shop doing all the work and you won't regret spending a bunch of money on performance upgrades at this very rare time when they can't charge you a dime for labor.
Look at this cracked case as a blessing because most of us paid the labor to be able to complain about not being able to get traction until fourth gear, lol.
Pull out the credit card if you have to but don't sweat the H-D shop doing all the work and you won't regret spending a bunch of money on performance upgrades at this very rare time when they can't charge you a dime for labor.
Look at this cracked case as a blessing because most of us paid the labor to be able to complain about not being able to get traction until fourth gear, lol.
you can always do the 103 kit & cams down the road .
I would not do the cams and 103 kit if your not going to do the crank & bearing upgrades
+1, less than 1000 miles is BS, insist on a new bike, or a complete refund if you paid cash. Your dealer should of insisted at least a new engine from the moco. If they insist on a rebuild get them to do the 103 upgrade for free
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 784
Likes: 31
From: Up-State NY
Just talked to the dealer, I should have my bike back by Wednesday. No upgrades just back to normal with new cases. I wish I could have done the stage 2 103 but I just didn't have the extra loot right now.
How should I brake in the engine, I don't have to treat it like a new engine do I?
How should I brake in the engine, I don't have to treat it like a new engine do I?
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,530
Likes: 1
From: Upstate, SC
Assuming they put all original parts back in (except for the cases), no break-in should be necessary.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
From: So. Cal.
Definitely insist on a new motor. This is their fault, not yours. Don't be bullied, and make them do what's right.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
